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  • Monday, 9 December, 2019
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    The FT-Peterson US Economic Monitor tracks US voter sentiment about the economy and more ahead of the 2020 election

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    Beijing should remember that all armies depend on their supply lines

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    Why Europe will choose the US over China

    America’s allies are belatedly heeding its warnings about the Chinese technology threat

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    The unappealing fate of the WTO’s Appellate Body Premium

    Unless there is a massive U-turn by the US, the institution will grind to a halt

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    US business fears weakening of Nafta trade revamp

    Trump administration considers USMCA provisions to gain Democratic support

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    WTO to suffer heavy blow as US stymies appeals body

    Washington believes dispute settlement system goes beyond its brief

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    US wine buyers turn to auctions to dodge Trump tariffs

    Risk of a ‘run’ on champagne bottles already in the country

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    Fed will have to be creative in the next recession

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    S&P 500 turns positive for week as job gains surpass Wall Street forecasts

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    A tough equity message for three groups Premium

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    The consequences of ultra-low US unemployment

    The American labour market is entering largely unexplored territory

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    Robust US jobs data show labour market’s resilience

    November gains surpass expectations despite global trade and economic uncertainty

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    Year-end repo rates surge despite Fed’s efforts

    After tumultuous few months, investors brace for more volatility in final weeks of 2019

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    A soft dollar awaits an employment update Premium

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